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Our special summer issue showcases a stellar cast of writers and artists, whose work will delight and entertain you. We called on Mo Rocca, David Sedaris, Merrill Markoe, Terry Bain and John Dufresne to share their dog-focused humor. We also have a chapter from Bruce Goldstein’s forthcoming memoir about his pup-life conversion, and in installment XVII of “Rex in the City,” Lee Harrington suggests a test that will help you measure your own dog-craziness.

Now that it’s summer, a time when the call of the wild can be heard and nature beckons, we include articles that will help you prepare to have safe and pleasurable experiences when you venture out. We follow in the steps of intrepid wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer, who traversed a 2,200-mile-long spine of the Rocky Mountains with his Border Collie, Webster. And if you ever wondered what your dog’s barking might mean, Dr. Sophia Yin will tell you what she and other “translators” are dialing up.

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SPECIAL HUMOR SECTION
So why are dogs funny? Mo Rocca investigates this mystery.Dog Poems David Sedaris’ rhymes to inspire the versifier in you.Barbie/Canine Theater A dog with a strange Barbie doll fetish. By John DufresneTop Dogs Cartoons Mutts’ creator, Patrick McDonnell explains the history of dogs on the funny pages.You Are a Dog Ruminations on favorite toys. By Terry BainGreeting Disorder On ardent salutations. By Merrill MarkoeLove Stinks Accidents will happen; cleaning them up can have its rewards. By Bruce Goldstein

ESSAYSA Greyhound Conquers Kilimanjaro Helping an adoptee over a hurdle from his past. By Eileen MitchellLeash Lit Fetching some dog-eared classics. By Rob McKenzieRex in the City Author is becoming a dog lady. Is a 12-step program in her future? By Lee HarringtonSpotted in Notting Hill: A Dalmatian’s big break in London Town. By Gregory Edmont